Michael Blakey (musician)
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Michael Blakey
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Michael Blakey 8 December 1958 London, England |
| Occupation | Record Producer Musician Talent Manager |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Website | www |
Michael Blakey (born 8 December 1958, London, England) is a record producer, composer, musician, arranger, songwriter and artist manager. Blakey has either produced musical tracks or worked as a musician for a number of notable artists and performers, including: Engelbert Humperdinck, Luther Vandross, Gloria Gaynor, Tears for Fears, Dire Straits, Coolio, Akwid, Mary J. Blige, No Doubt, 2Pac, Eminem, Brian McKnight, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Bob Carlisle, and Michelle Wright. He was also the drummer and composer for the 1990s rock band Tidal Force. As a producer, Blakey earned several gold and platinum records.
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In 1978, while just 19 years of age, Blakey became resident producer at Hansa Studios in Berlin, Germany - working with such artists as Boney M, Udo Lindenberg, Julio Iglesias and others. Shortly after, Blakey produced singles and LPs for various European musical acts, including multi-platinum selling artist Engelbert Humperdinck and the progressive rock band Phlox.
Blakey worked as a session recording drummer, composer and producer in the U.S. and U.K. throughout the 1980s and 1990s. In 1993, Blakey became a drummer and composer for the European rock band Tidal Force, which released the LP Will To Power on Atico Records in 1994. Tidal Force was known for their singles Will to Power and A Man Rides Through.
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